

When she's in her zone, Chanté Moore's supple, sultry vocals stir memories of listening to Sade. The San Francisco native's 1992 debut album, Precious, paired her sensual coo with jazz-tinged grooves, and went gold in the U.S. The '00s saw her teaming up with then-husband Kenny Lattimore for a pair of duo albums, built on mid-tempo tracks perfect for setting a romantic mood. Further collaborations with Boyz II Men and The Isley Brothers testify to the timeless appeal of Chanté's talent.